APW
Apia
Samoa
15,713 km
9,763 miles
KIY
Kilwa Masoko
Tanzania
Distance
15,713 km
9,763 mi / 8,484 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
236°
southwest

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APW KIY
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Kilwa Masoko Airport
IATA Code APW KIY
ICAO Code NSFA HTKI
City Apia Kilwa Masoko
Country Samoa Tanzania
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 58 ft 50 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -8.930000, 39.520000

Apia (APW) to Kilwa Masoko (KIY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Kilwa Masoko Airport (KIY) in Kilwa Masoko, Tanzania is 15,713 kilometers (9,763 miles / 8,484 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southwest at a heading of 236°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Samoa with Tanzania. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:22 in Apia, it's 07:22 in Kilwa Masoko. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Kilwa Masoko (KIY) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 126° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Faleolo International Airport (APW) and Kilwa Masoko Airport (KIY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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